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Rajasthan Royals Retain Sanju Samson as Captain, Seek Stability with Core Players

Rajasthan Royals' head coach Rahul Dravid has revealed that captain Sanju Samson played a pivotal role in the franchise's retention strategy for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Samson, who is the team's captain and wicketkeeper-batter, was the first pick of the franchise in the retentions,

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Boland Eyes Rahul Challenge as Test Batting Auditions Continue

The upcoming four-day A-team encounter at the MCG will once again be a crucial stage for Australian batters vying for the vacant spot in the Test side. However, the arrival of Indian Test squad member KL Rahul has added an intriguing subplot to the match. Rahul, who played the first

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Kohli, Rohit's Duleep Trophy Absence Contributed to India's Test Series Loss

Team India's disastrous 0-3 Test series defeat against New Zealand has sparked a torrent of criticism, with former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar pinpointing the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the Duleep Trophy as a contributing factor. Kohli and Sharma had initially agreed to participate in the

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Rohit Sharma's Casual Approach Defended by Sunil Gavaskar

India's Test captain, Rohit Sharma, has endured a dismal series against New Zealand, with his poor form contributing significantly to the team's 3-0 defeat. Rohit's aggressive approach on challenging pitches has backfired, leading to six dismissals that have been criticized as "casual."

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Kaneria Calls for Rohit Sharma Batting Position Change to Address India's WTC Struggles

India's recent loss to New Zealand in the World Test Championship (WTC) has raised concerns about the team's batting performance. Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria believes that India captain Rohit Sharma should consider changing his batting position to address the team's struggles. Kaneria, in

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BCCI's Decision to Cancel Practice Game Surprises Kumble

Former Indian cricket team spinner Anil Kumble has expressed surprise over the BCCI's decision to cancel the practice game ahead of the first Test match against Australia in Perth starting November 22. The Indian cricket team was going to play a practice match against India A, but following

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Manjrekar Urges Kohli, Sharma to Play Domestic Cricket for Test Success

Sanjay Manjrekar, a former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator, has once again emphasized the importance of domestic cricket for India's top batsmen, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. In the wake of India's 3-0 whitewash at the hands of New Zealand in the recently concluded Test series,

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Virat Kohli's Lean Patch: Srikkanth Believes in Australia Comeback

Virat Kohli, the talismanic Indian batter, is enduring a prolonged lean patch that has raised concerns ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. In the recent three-Test series against New Zealand, Kohli managed a paltry 93 runs, averaging a mere 15.50. His struggles extended to six Tests, where

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Gavaskar Predicts India's Chances in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his views on India's chances in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. While acknowledging India's recent dominance over Australia in Test cricket, Gavaskar believes that a 4-0 victory for India in Australia is unlikely. Gavaskar emphasized that India&

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Virat Kohli's Future in Doubt After Poor Form

Virat Kohli's recent decision to stay in New Zealand after India's Test series loss has sparked speculation about his future with the team. Despite India's humiliating 0-3 whitewash, Kohli appeared in good spirits as he celebrated his 36th birthday with wife Anushka Sharma. Kohli&

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Ajaz Patel's 15-Wicket Haul Overshadowed by Kaif's Criticism

The India vs New Zealand Test series concluded with a resounding 3-0 sweep in favor of the visitors, largely due to the exceptional bowling performance of Ajaz Patel. The Kiwi spinner emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the series, claiming an astonishing 15 wickets in three matches, including a remarkable

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Time to Trim Tests to Four Days, Says Vengsarkar

The recent Test series between India and New Zealand has reignited the debate over the duration of the longest format of cricket. With matches increasingly ending within three days, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar believes it's time to officially reduce Tests to four days. Vengsarkar argues that the

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Left-Arm Spinners Dominate Indian Batters: Technique Flaws Exposed

The dominance of left-arm spinners in Test cricket against India has become increasingly evident in recent years, with the likes of Ajaz Patel and Mitchell Santner wreaking havoc on Indian batters. While the quality of pitches and the advent of DRS have contributed to this trend, there are also fundamental

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Basit Ali Predicts Rs 50 Crore Price Tag for Rishabh Pant in IPL 2025 Auction

Former Pakistan cricket star Basit Ali has heaped praise on Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant, suggesting that he should be sold for a staggering Rs 50 crore in the upcoming IPL 2025 Auction. Pant's exceptional performance in the third Test against New Zealand, despite India's massive

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Rohit Sharma's Absence Raises Concerns for India Ahead of BGT

The Indian cricket team's hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) have taken a significant blow following their 3-0 whitewash at home against New Zealand. The defeat has raised concerns about the team's preparation and confidence ahead of their defense of the Border Gavaskar

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Virat Kohli Turns 36: Revisiting His Unparalleled Records

Virat Kohli, the batting maestro, celebrates his 36th birthday today. While he may have wished to commemorate this special occasion with a Test victory over New Zealand, as he did on his 35th birthday during the ODI World Cup, he finds himself navigating a challenging period in his cricketing career.

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Phil Salt to Keep Wickets for England in T20I Series Despite Buttler's Return

Phil Salt will continue to don the wicketkeeping gloves for England in the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies, despite the return of regular skipper Jos Buttler. Buttler, who has been sidelined for several months due to a calf strain, has been a mainstay behind the stumps for England

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Kevin Pietersen Decries Decline in Test Batting Techniques

Kevin Pietersen Raises Concerns Over Declining Batting Techniques in Test Cricket Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has expressed his concerns about the deteriorating quality of batting techniques in Test cricket. Pietersen believes that the shift towards aggressive, boundary-centric play has led to a decline in traditional batting skills. In a

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Australia Breaks Record, Becomes Most Successful Team Against Pakistan in ODIs

Australia's triumph over Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) marked a historic milestone, solidifying their position as the most successful team against Pakistan in the ODI format. With a thrilling 2-wicket victory, Australia extended their winning streak to 71 matches against Pakistan, equaling West Indies' record.

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Senior Indian Players Skip Duleep Trophy, Sparking Workload Management Debate

In the era of modern cricket, workload management has become a crucial aspect of player longevity and performance. However, the recent decision by senior Indian players to skip the Duleep Trophy has raised questions about the balance between international commitments and domestic responsibilities. In 2007, despite a grueling Test tour

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Shakib Al Hasan's Bowling Action Under Scrutiny by ECB

Shakib Al Hasan, the legendary Bangladesh all-rounder, has been requested by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to undergo an analysis of his bowling action. This request comes after umpires reported him during his solitary appearance for Surrey in the County Championship this season. Shakib, now 37, made a

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Cricket Tackles Online Harassment with AI-Powered Social Media Moderation

Cricket has taken a significant step in combating online harassment by conducting a comprehensive social media moderation trial during the Women's T20 World Cup. The trial, powered by GoBubble's AI tool, analyzed over 1.4 million comments across 60 player and eight team accounts, revealing that

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Rishabh Pant Emerges as Contender for India's Test Captaincy

Team India's dismal performance in the Test series against New Zealand has sparked a debate about Rohit Sharma's future as captain. With the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy looming, former India batter Mohammad Kaif has thrown his support behind Rishabh Pant as the ideal successor to Rohit in

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New Zealand's 3-0 Sweep Raises Concerns for Australia Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

New Zealand's stunning 3-0 series sweep over India at home has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, leaving Australia wary ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Australia's pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood believes the embarrassing loss could serve as a wake-up call for India, who

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India's Home Loss to New Zealand Raises Concerns Ahead of Australia Tour

India's humiliating 3-0 series defeat at home against New Zealand has cast a shadow over their upcoming tour of Australia, which begins on November 22. The loss has raised concerns about the team's preparedness for the high-profile series, especially given the short turnaround time. Legendary cricketer